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Labor’s quiet conference left journalists hungry for drama—but the real story? A party increasingly silencing dissent. Former minister Ed Husic warned that internal debate is dying, citing his Gaza amendment’s defeat, while senior figures blamed lack of support. Comparisons to Hawke’s era highlight a troubling shift: decisions made behind closed doors may signal a party unwilling to contest ideas publicly. Albanese’s unity strategy, while politically savvy, risks alienating voters craving authentic debate.

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